10962 Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell

This three-day course is built on Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1 and while it is specifically focused on Windows PowerShell v4.0 it is also relevant in v2.0 and v3.0 Windows PowerShell environments.Expand and build upon the knowledge already acquired in course 10961B and focus on building more scalable and usable Windows PowerShell scripts for use in your organization by building your own Windows PowerShell tools. Learn about areas such as the creation of advanced functions, script modules, advanced parameters attributes and controller scripts.

Module 1: Creating Advanced Functions
In this module students will learn how to parameterize a command into an advanced function. It is designed to teach several key principles in a single logical sequence, by using frequent hands-on exercises to reinforce new skills.

Converting a Command into an Advanced Function
Creating a Script Module
Defining Parameter Attributes and Input Validation
Writing Functions that use Multiple Objects
Writing Functions that Accept Pipeline Input
Producing Complex Function Output
Documenting Functions by using Content-Based Help
Supporting -Whatif and -Confirm

Module 2: Using Cmdlets and Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
In this module, you will learn how to discover and run Windows PowerShell commands, and how to use .NET Framework components from inside Windows PowerShell. These two techniques will provide you with the most flexibility and capability for accomplishing tasks in a production environment.

Running Windows PowerShell Commands
Using Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell

Module 3: Writing Controller Scripts
In this module, students will learn how to combine tools – advanced functions that perform a specific task – and a controller script that provides a user interface or automates a business process.

Understanding Controller Scripts
Writing Controller Scripts that Show a User Interface
Writing Controller Scripts That Produce Reports

Module 4: Handling Script Errors 

 
In this module, students will learn how to perform basic error handling in scripts. The focus will be about how to add error handling to existing tools, primarily as a time-saving mechanism (instead of having students write new tools). 

Understanding Error Handling
Handling Errors in a Script

Module 5: Using XML Data Files
In this module, students will learn how to read, manipulate, and write data in XML files. XML files provide a robust, yet straightforward way to store both flat and hierarchical data. XML files are more flexible than CSV, more accessible for small amounts of data than SQL Server, and easier to code against that Excel automation.

Reading, Manipulating and Writing Data in XML

Module 6: Managing Server Configurations by Using Desired State Configuration
In this module, students will learn how to write Desired State Configuration (DSC) configuration files, deploy those files to servers, and monitor servers’ configurations.

Understanding Desired State Configuration
Creating and Deploying a DSC Configuration

Module 7: Analyzing and Debugging Scripts
In this module, students will learn how to use native Windows PowerShell features to analyze and debug existing scripts. These skills are also useful when students have to debug their own scripts.

Debugging in Windows PowerShell
Analyzing and Debugging and Existing Script

Module 8: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow
 In this module, students will learn about the features of the Windows PowerShell Workflow technology.

Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflow

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Create Advanced Functions
Use Cmdlets and Microsoft .NET Framework in Windows PowerShell
Write Controller Scripts
Handle Script Errors
Use XML Data Files
Manage Server Configurations by Using Desired State Configuration
Analyze and Debugging Scripts
Understand Windows PowerShell Workflow

 

Courseware
Microsoft dMOC

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